T20 World Cup: Boys have been incredible, two steps away from title, says Bavuma on SA's entry into semis

IANS | June 24, 2024 6:46 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has lauded his team's performance saying they're "two big steps away" after securing the semifinal berth in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Aiden Markram-led South Africa is unbeaten in the tournament with seven consecutive wins. They outclassed the USA, defending champions England and West Indies respectively in the Super Eight matches to top Group 2.

T20 World Cup: Adil Rashid’s great variations, control is as good as I have seen it, says Hussain

IANS | June 24, 2024 6:32 PM

Bridgetown, June 24 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes leg-spinner Adil Rashid is currently at the top of his game in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, citing the great variations and control being as good as he’s ever seen.

Gill named captain for Zimbabwe tour; Abhishek, Jurel, Reddy, Riyan, Deshpande earn maiden call-up

IANS | June 24, 2024 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande have earned maiden call-up to the Indian team, to be led by Shubman Gill, for the five-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe, to be played from July 6-14 at the Harare Sports Club. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, currently with India’s squad for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, also found themselves in the squad for the Zimbabwe tour, so did travelling reserves Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan.

Entertainer's Cricket League hopes to turn Indian content creators into global celebrities

IANS | June 24, 2024 5:34 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Entertainer’s Cricket League (ECL), one of the most unique leagues in the country, is all set to tap into the celebrity quotient of arguably the most influential people on the internet. The franchises in the league will be captained by Abhishek Malhan, Elvish Yadav, Munawar Faruqui, Sonu Sharma, Anurag Dwivedi, and Harsh Beniwal.

Wasim Akram ‘hopes’ Indian team will travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

IANS | June 24, 2024 4:54 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9 and seven countries will be participating in it. The seven countries include India, Australia, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Afghanistan.

T20 World Cup: 'Kohli cops a lot of criticism, which is not right', feels Warner

IANS | June 24, 2024 3:50 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Ahead of the all-important Super Eight match against India in the T20 World Cup, Australia opener David Warner came in support of Virat Kohli and said the batter faces a lot of unnecessary criticism for his strike rate.

T20 World Cup: WI captain Powell hails team's progress despite tournament exit

IANS | June 24, 2024 1:29 PM

North Sound (Antigua), June 24 (IANS) The West Indies’ T20 World Cup 2024 campaign came to an end with a hard-fought defeat against South Africa by three wickets on Sunday. Despite failing to qualify for the semifinals, captain Rovman Powell lauded the significant strides made by his team over the past year.

Afghanistan should have won against Australia in 2023 ODI WC: Usman Khawaja

IANS | June 24, 2024 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja "wasn't surprised" by Afghanistan's stunning win over Australia in the T20 World Cup Super Eight match and praised their strength as a team.

T20 World Cup: England’s hero Jordan ‘enjoys homecoming’ with a hat-trick against USA

IANS | June 24, 2024 11:47 AM

Bridgetown, June 24 (IANS) England's Chris Jordan celebrated a career-defining moment at the Kensington Oval, taking a hat-trick that secured his side a place in the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup after a thumping 10-wicket victory over the USA.

T20 World Cup: Spirited South Africa beat West Indies to seal semifinal spot

IANS | June 24, 2024 11:43 AM

North Sound (Antigua), June 24 (IANS) All-round South Africa beat the hosts West Indies by three wickets via DLS method in the Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to seal a semifinal spot.

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T20 World Cup: Boys have been incredible, two steps away from title, says Bavuma on SA's entry into semis

T20 World Cup: Adil Rashid’s great variations, control is as good as I have seen it, says Hussain

Gill named captain for Zimbabwe tour; Abhishek, Jurel, Reddy, Riyan, Deshpande earn maiden call-up

Entertainer's Cricket League hopes to turn Indian content creators into global celebrities

Wasim Akram ‘hopes’ Indian team will travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

T20 World Cup: 'Kohli cops a lot of criticism, which is not right', feels Warner

T20 World Cup: WI captain Powell hails team's progress despite tournament exit

Afghanistan should have won against Australia in 2023 ODI WC: Usman Khawaja

T20 World Cup: England’s hero Jordan ‘enjoys homecoming’ with a hat-trick against USA

T20 World Cup: Spirited South Africa beat West Indies to seal semifinal spot

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